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Health Department Offers American Red Cross CPR and AED Training

LEONARDTOWN, MD (August 7, 2023) - The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is offering American Red Cross adult and pediatric First Aid, CPR, and automated external defibrillator (AED) … [Read more...]

Health Department Leaders Selected for National Committees 

LEONARDTOWN, MD (August 1, 2023) - The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is pleased to announce that SMCHD team members Tammy Loewe, Kathleen Tippett, and Jacqueline Wells have been selected … [Read more...]

Request for Proposals: Marketing Campaign for St. Mary’s County Health Hub

LEONARDTOWN, MD (July 28, 2023) - The St. Mary’s County Health Department is issuing this request for proposals (RFP) to contract with a marketing organization that will develop and implement a … [Read more...]

Health Department Programs Recognized Nationally as Promising Practices 

LEONARDTOWN, MD (July 18, 2023) - Two St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) initiatives were recognized nationally as Promising Practices by the National Association of County and City Health … [Read more...]

Health Coverage Now Available for Eligible Non-Citizen Pregnant Marylanders

LEONARDTOWN, MD (July 5, 2023) - Effective July 1, 2023, the Maryland Department of Health’s Medical Assistance Program provides comprehensive health insurance for pregnant Marylanders regardless of … [Read more...]

Free Back-to-School Vaccine Clinics

LEONARDTOWN, MD (July 5, 2023) - The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is hosting free back-to-school vaccination clinics at the county’s two school-based health centers for children (birth … [Read more...]

Recommended Precautions For Poor Outdoor Air Quality

LEONARDTOWN, MD (June 29, 2023) – Smoke from the Canadian Wildfires is expected to cover parts of Maryland over the next several days resulting in poor outdoor air quality.  During air quality … [Read more...]

Temporary Closure of Health Hub Operations June 29

LEONARDTOWN, MD (June 28, 2023) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) announced the temporary closure of operations at the Health Hub, located at 21625 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, … [Read more...]

St. Mary’s County Health Department Leonardtown Office Early Closure June 28

LEONARDTOWN, MD (June 28, 2023) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) announced the early closure of operations at the main office in Leonardtown at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 … [Read more...]

Local Crisis Support Services & Resources Available

LEONARDTOWN, MD (June 27, 2023) – When a community has experienced a traumatic event or crisis, children and adults may feel significant fear, anxiety or stress. This impact may be felt by those who … [Read more...]

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